Perez can talk a big game, but even his own party is dissatisfied with the new leadership. The former labor secretary, they argue, represents the establishment wing of the party. Ellison would have been the only true "grassroots" leader. What's more, the DNC voted to continue allowing corporate cash to flow in, proving they're not so "progressive" after all.

@kattracy Right? Let's all buy into the platitudes. Surely, they won't go back to being subservient to lobbyist and corporate donors. ????????

The Republican National Committee recognized the lost opportunity that may result in more tough elections for Democrats.

"By selecting a D.C. insider, Democrats only create deeper divisions within their own party by pushing a far left agenda that rejects a majority of their base outside Washington," RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said on Saturday.